1. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Angela Stevenson: Beijing peach is great! Jasmine tea -infused vodka, white peach puree,lime juice ;)
Jordan M: Pick your poison: gin or vodka (martinis)
Paula Buzzo: This place is fabulous. Amazing food and awesome attendance. Try their tenderloin steak tartare. As entrées, vodka rigatoni and layered white lasagna.
4. Lantern's Keep
7.9
49 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews
Rebecca Mazza: Awesome cocktails but they don't have vodka. Major miss.
Lindsay C: Hidden inside the Iroquois Hotel, this prohibition style cocktail bar is a nice choice for a unique drink. Warning: it gets packed and there's usually a wait. Also they don't serve vodka.
Heather Li: Intimate, classy cocktail bar with very cute and attentive waiters! Try the Penicillin here!
5. Hudson Malone
7.8
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews
Stephen B: Don't order any of the classic cocktails - the bartender doesn't know how to make them and then insults you when you send it back. Stick to beers and vodka sodas.
Stephania: amazing atmosphere, delicious food, and truly great service. This is the first time I've ever longed to be a regular at a midtown bar...this place rocks!
Amy Leigh: Great new midtown east after work spot. Grab the lone table at the front, if available!
6. Uncle Charlie's
8.1
139 E 45th St Fl 2 (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews
Dan Ward: Best dirty vodka martinis in midtown, good for a business gay just looking to unwind after work.
Jason Baughman-Oprică: An older crowd, but with excellent bar service. No beers on tap. Full bar and wine selection. Multi-level piano bar (evenings) and an outside patio area. 🏳️🌈
Amber McKechnie: Great staff, great price drinks and good fun for all gay or straight
7. Sofia Pizza Shoppe
7.3
989 1st Ave (btw 54th & 55th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Sutton Place · 16 tips and reviews
Lee Hoffman: Very good slices - favs vodka, pepperoni, sausage
Robin Biegeleisen: I had a slice of vodka pizza with mushrooms that was absolutely delicious. The crust was crispy just like I like it. Will definitely return to try their other offerings.
Fatima Al Hashimi: Best pizza in town. Try the spinach pizza.
8. Nobu Fifty Seven
9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews
Trevis Dane Wimer: Try a Bellini Martini with just about anything!!!Akvinta Vodka, Crème de Peche, & White Peach Purée
Kay 5: Trendy spot. Almost everything tastes amazing, especially rock shrimp tempura and crispy rice. Great service.
Bravo: great Asian fusion and great bar. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
9. Tao
8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews
Luisger Lopez: The Red Dragon (Vodka, Grapefruit, Triplesec & Sour-mix) is to-die-for!! Be sure to arrive on time, reservations are *tight*!!
Mark Wright: I’ve been here a few times and it’s been excellent each time. Great food, service and buzzy atmosphere
Courtney Santana: amazing! Must go for the atmosphere and the food is the best!
10. Kaoru
8.3
310 E 46th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Karaoke Bar · Turtle Bay · 11 tips and reviews
Colin Lee: Fresh, authentic chirashi place with generous portions. Will def come back!
katwiththek: Hidden gem in midtown east for fresh chirashi bowl. Ask for daily special, get seated by the bar. Friendly host and attentive staff. If you come on Sat nights, they may even have live jazz music.
Jeff Liu: Great value for chirashi bowls, which are massive. Fancier options such as uni or toro also available sometimes.
Mark LoCastro: I thoroughly enjoyed the Sobieski vodka and chicken greek salad for lunch. Great summer spot.
Dawn Sandomeno: Great spot for a drink outside and the spiciest crab cakes I've ever had inside!
The Corcoran Group: Grab an outside table during the warmer months and enjoy a pitcher of sangria with a Beef Burger or Steak and Eggs. Relax, it’s the weekend, who cares if the service is slow.
13. Upstairs
7.5
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 80 tips and reviews
Yesbelt Fernandez: The electrolyte: muddled watermelon, fresh pineapple juice, topped with vodka. Very refreshing on a hot day.
Zara Khan: Loved the ambience and the view. It also has a really cosy patio. Great place for dates and drinks.
Michelle Mu: Nice view of Chrysler. Service is superb.
14. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
Jamia Pope: They have an extensive wine, scotch and bourbon list. The bar food is more like a tiny appetizer but it was delicious.
Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!
Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved
15. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
kyle westaway: order coconut espresso vodka!
Carlos Sanchez: Worthy of both Michelin stars...incredible. Chef's Tasting for dinner all the way. Aquavits are novel and worth a try too.
The Food Sluts: Awesome, precisely prepared, exquisitely plated Scandinavian food. We loved the Nordic seafood with butter-poached lobster, seared diver scallops and Montauk squid ($40). Read more.